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Global Tech Outage Disrupts Major Platforms, Banks, Government Services

A widespread internet outage on 20 October disrupted dozens of websites, mobile applications, and online services, with international users reporting access issues to platforms ranging from financial institutions and e-commerce websites to mobile apps and gaming networks. The disruption is reportedly linked to technical issues at Amazon Web Services (AWS),...

Japan Funds New School in Bokeo, Strengthening Education, Development Ties

Bokeo Province is set to welcome a new school with support from the Japanese...

Thailand Tops Global Ranking as the World’s Best Food Destination in 2025

Thailand has been named the world’s top country for food this year, taking the...

Tropical Storm Kills Family of Five as Hits Philippines

AFP - Tropical Storm Fengshen killed a family of five Sunday as it ploughed...

Thailand to Introduce First Law Focused on Transgender Well-Being

Thailand is gearing up to introduce its first comprehensive law supporting the transgender community,...

Lao Athlete Gets Top Spot at World’s Biggest Duathlon Event

Lao athlete Sayavong "Py" Vongviseth participated in the 18th Powerman Malaysia 2023 duathlon competition in Putrajaya on Sunday, where he won gold in the...

US Environmental Affairs Official to Visit Laos, Thailand, and Indonesia

US Acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, J.R. Littlejohn will travel to Laos, Thailand, and Indonesia from 19-24 June. In...

Thailand’s Caretaker Government Criticized for Holding Meeting to Discuss Military-Ruled Myanmar

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand on Monday will host a meeting of neighboring countries to discuss the violent political deadlock in Myanmar, an initiative that...

Two Lao-Americans Showcase Lao Cuisine on US TV Show

Two Lao-Americans whipped up a traditional Lao dish on an American television show on Fox 5 San Diego, to promote the San Diego Lao...

Cambodia’s National Bank to Establish Payment Partnerships with Laos, Vietnam

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) is set to ink agreements with the Bank of the Lao PDR, State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), and...

Dr. Martens Boots “Made in Laos” Set Social Media Abuzz

Dr. Martens has been trending on social media in Laos after one person made the surprise discovery that the German-founded British brand of boots...